(fdr) Smith Creek (FR 1321) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Smith Creek (FR 1321) in MT

USFS
5,253 ft
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonWEAK
AT&TUSABLE
T-MobileUSABLE
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Rules not confirmed

U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 17.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Big Creek Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

6.7 of the 17.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.7 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 24 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Saint Mary Peak stands 4,090 ft above the site, 5.3 miles north. The nearest town, Stevensville, is 8.5 mi off.

September normals 35–68°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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